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Upcoming Trip
+1 on the Sony @soix !  I have the Bose for working around the yard (note, sweat ruins the surrounds).  the Sony are perfect for flying, sound great and great noise cancelling at this price.  
New Magico Speaker Break-in Question
Hi @jmeyers,  I think the Revel studios (and Salons) are known for their laid back, easy to listen to tweeters.  I have owned the Studios and own the Salons.   I also have owned YG Haileys in my reference system, and even when fully broken in can ... 
Simaudio Moon 240i vs 250i vs 340i vs i5 vs All In One ACE?
I believe that is true Grisly.  
Simaudio Moon 240i vs 250i vs 340i vs i5 vs All In One ACE?
No.  I have one strike  for pointing someone to another site.    
Simaudio Moon 240i vs 250i vs 340i vs i5 vs All In One ACE?
Hi,  i cannot discuss that on this forum.  
Simaudio Moon 240i vs 250i vs 340i vs i5 vs All In One ACE?
Hi Grisley,  Yes the ACE is basically a 240i without the Mind Streamer.  I think Moon moved away from the All-in-One (ACE) as they also sell their separate streamers.  I just bought and quickly listed the ACE as it seemed underpowered for my needs... 
Simaudio Moon 240i vs 250i vs 340i vs i5 vs All In One ACE?
Hello @grislybutter , per discussions with SimAudio and reading, the 300 class of integrated amplifiers have many advantages over the 200 series.  Not only more power, but their dual mono amplifier design will create quieter separation and better ... 
How many times can u visit a hifi store before it annoys the store if u plan on a purchase
I think that is up to the store / salesman more than you.  Some buyers take more visits than others.  I was seriously inquiring at a well know store in Delaware when the salesman decided to stop returning my calls.  I moved on and bought my dream ... 
Thinking of changing things up. Need advice on DAC/Streamers
Hi @kray  Have you considered a Grimm MU2?  
One Sub or Two?
2  
Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead
If I can't talk you out of McIntosh why discuss monoblocks?  Just poking fun! :)  
Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype)
I find there are always low ballers who just dwell in the 'how low can I get something' world.  Even with fair counter offers they seldom agree. But with patience and fair pricing things eventually sell.  I find it best to just not respond to the ... 
One box solution
I think a Mola Mola Kula would be a gold standard here, but list is a bit over your budget.  With an onboard Tambaqui DAC you are getting a world class DAC in a one box design.   I wold also look at a used Boulder 866 with DAC option installed. ... 
If Bi-Wiring is an option, should I choose Bi-wiring over single banana with free jumpers
Best bi wire 2nd best good jumpers, preferably same as main cables.  Main cables should connect to mid / high and jumper to low end. Factory jumpers typically crap.   Almost everyone here said this already.  (Almost everybody) :)  
DAC recommendation for DSD input
Hi @mintakax, fair questions!  Like many, (and you) I tried several things to optimize and clean up my digital.  I did try an optical interface early on, but the rest of my system was also not great back then.  For me, it was getting an M12 switch...